Obituaries
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries
Jeanette M. Swanson
December 7, 2012
Jeanette M. Swanson, nee Sword, age 83, beloved wife of Cecil O. for 61 years. Loving mother of Daryl (Mary) Swanson, Darcie (James) Brazel, and Duane (Sharon) Swanson. Cherished grandmother of Stacia (Eric) Thorson, Aaron (Amanda) Swanson, Jason Swanson, Amy Swanson, Jarrett Brazel, Scott Brazel and Adam Swanson. Dearest great-grandmother of Case and twins Ryne and Tyler Swanson. Dear sister...
Hubert ''Bert'' Schlemmer
December 7, 2012
Hubert “Bert” Schlemmer, age 88, WWII Veteran, Major in the Army Air Force, navigator with over 26 bombing missions over Germany. Beloved husband for 57 years to Irene, nee Schieve. Loving father of Susan (Daniel) Malovany. Dear brother of Milton (Jeanne) Schlemmer and the late Marion Koester. Devoted son of the late Elmer and Selma, nee Luecke. Dear brother-in-law of...
Irene Schenkel
December 2, 2012
Irene Schenkel, age 95, beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (nee Voss). Loving sister of Marie Voss and the late Jacob Schenkel, Henry Schenkel, Henrietta Rooda, and Sue Rutgers. Dear aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt of many. Visitation Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
Matt Birk, Sr.
December 1, 2012
Matt (Matthias) Birk, age 89, WWII US Navy Veteran, dearly beloved husband of Helen, nee Kopp. Loving father of William (Darlene), Matt Jr. (Karen) and Robert (Ameshia). Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline (Scott) Gehle, Matt III (Teresa), Jennifer (Randy) Huscher, Gregory (Laura), Kaja Blackwell, and Andrew. Dearest great-grandfather of Rebecca, Sarah, Sheridan, Isabella, and Liam. Fond brother of Betty (Stan) Fazy,...
Adele M. Koch
November 29, 2012
Adele M. Koch, nee Wysocki, age 80, beloved wife of the late Marvin Koch. Loving mother of Nancy (Wayne) Diericks, Judy (the late Dr. James) Taylor, and Laurie (Brian) Jennings. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (William) McClellan; Megan, Matthew, Steven, and Stephanie Taylor; Alex and Ben Jennings; and the late Jon Diericks. Dearest great-grandmother of William Jon and Jon Henry. Fond...
Scott A. Peabody
November 28, 2012
Scott A. Peabody, age 38, went to be with the Lord. Devoted son of Gary and Brenda (nee Shafer) Peabody. Loving brother of Lisa (Ken) Parchem. Dearest uncle of Avery, Reese and Shay Parchem. Cherished grandson of Harold and Madalyn Peabody and the late Herbert and late Virginia Shafer. Dear nephew of Lana (Gary) Smith, Dana (Jim) Busenbarrick, Kenneth (Gayle)...
Jo Ann Laliotes
November 27, 2012
Jo Ann Laliotes, nee Brislen, age 70, beloved wife for 47 years to Thomas. Loving mother of John. Cherished sister of Charlotte Brislen, Dorene Mattson and the late Judy Lejman. Fond sister-in-law of Fran Roti and the late Leonard Laliotes. Dear niece of Irene Miller. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 30, 2012 from 3-8 p.m....
Jane H. Young
November 27, 2012
Jane H. Young, age 89, nee Lundgren, beloved wife of the late Wilbur E. Young. Loving mother of Jeanette Young and Dr. David (Dr. Renee) Young. Cherished grandmother of Sasha and Andrew. Visitation Monday, December 3, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn, IL 60453....
Elinor Swaagman
November 26, 2012
Elinor Swaagman, nee Bos, age 83, beloved wife for 64 years to Bernard J. Swaagman, Sr. Loving mother of Donna (Allen) Hon, Diane (Calvin) Isackson, Bernard J. Jr. (Loretta), and Laura (Tim) Leo. Cherished grandmother of 14. Dearest great-grandmother of 19. Dear sister of John (Geraldine) Bos and Annette (Walker) Busse. Fond sister-in-law of John (late Joan) Swaagman and Estelle...
James Pappas
November 24, 2012
James Pappas, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, age 85, of Orland Park formerly of Olympia Fields. Beloved husband for 57 years to Marian, nee Miller. Loving father of Jim (Jonelle) Pappas and the late Martha (Mark) Toberman. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Jarod, and Sam. Dear brother of Nick and Ted Pappas. Graduate of University of Wisconsin Law School. Practicing Attorney...
Angelo Difrancesco
November 24, 2012
Angelo DiFrancesco, age 85, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Aida. Loving father of Carmine, Lucio, and Denio. Dear brother of Mary Lou (Bernie) Block and the late Adeline (late Irvin, Sr.) Schmakel, the late Laura (Jim) Orlando, and the late Paris (Adele). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired railroad conductor at Metra Electric Railroad...
David S. Dickinson
November 23, 2012
David S. Dickinson, age 51, loving father of Dalton, Collin and Jackson. Beloved son of Judith, nee Ballatore, and the late John “Jack.” Dear brother of Krisanne (Kenneth) Pollock and the late Michael. Memorial Visitation Monday from 4-6 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem Ave.) Orland Park, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers,...
Adeline "Frisco" Schmakel
November 21, 2012
Adeline “Frisco” Schmakel, nee DiFrancesco, age 86, beloved wife of the late Irvin B. (1997). Loving mother of Irvin B. Jr. (Nannette) and Rocco (Carolina). Cherished grandmother of Anthony Schmakel and Angela (Ryan) Crombar. Fond sister of Angelo (late Aida) DiFrancesco, Mary Lou (Bernie) Block and the late Laura (James) Orlando. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired 46...
Elmer Weyh
November 19, 2012
Elmer L. Weyh, age 82, cherished husband for 60 years to Virginia, nee Casper. Loving father of Virginia (Jack) Schumacher, Carrie (Mark) Porys, and the late Michael Weyh. Beloved grandfather of Amy (Dave) Johns and Kimberly (Johnny) Linares. Loving papa of Nicholas, Hailey, David and Gavin Johns; Alexis, Jonathan, Justin and Kaelyn Linares. Dear brother of Fred (Sharon) Weyh, Andy...
Evelyn J. Hendrickson
November 18, 2012
Evelyn J. Hendrickson, nee Jacobsma, age 85, beloved wife of the late Paul E. Hendrickson (1988). Loving mother of Paul, Jon, Timothy, and the late Claudia (2010) . Dear grandmother of Paul Daniel, Jon Paul, Michael, Brian, Jason Daniel, and Andrea Loren. Dearest great-grandmother of Vincent, Emily, and Jackson. Fond sister of Betty Reusnow, John (Ruth) Jacobsma, and the late...
Helen "Priscilla" Van Kley
November 17, 2012
Helen “Priscilla” Van Kley, nee Hawks, age 76, beloved wife of Dr. Harold J. Van Kley for 53 years. Loving mother of Cynthia Van Kley and Michael (Tracey) Van Kley. Cherished grandmother of Shaun, Michael, Amber, Michelle, and Nicholas. Dear sister of Phyllis (Kelt) Davies, Mary (Thomas) May, and the late Sylvia Hawks. Fond sister-in-law of Joanne Sweetman and the...
Roy H. Meeder
November 17, 2012
Roy H. Meeder, age 83, US Army Korean War Era Veteran, beloved husband of 59 years to Shirley, nee Mensik. Loving father of Dr. Lee Meeder and Brad (Connie) Meeder. Cherished grandfather of Briana (Jason) Gabehart, Lt. Kyle (Ashley), Lt. Eric (Traci), Drake (Dilyara), Kiersten, and Mariah. Dearest great-grandfather of Kade and Kyson. Dear brother of Diane (the late Bob)...
Christian N. ''Chris'' Beezhold
November 16, 2012
Christian N. “Chris” Beezhold, age 90, WWII US Coast Guard Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years of Christine, nee Vander Laan. Loving father of Christian J. (Christine), Jeanette R. (Robert) Hubers, Rudolph G. (Karen), and Robert A. (Betty). Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 13. Fond brother of Nicholas (Kathryn), William (Harriet), Judy (Joe) Greenwood, and the late...
Harold G. Hamstra, Sr.
November 15, 2012
Harold G. Hamstra, Sr., age 81, loving father of Gerrit (Cathy), Joyce (Asad) Zayed, Mark (Diane), and the late Harold Jr. (Beverly). Married to Clara, nee Horneman for 50 years. Cherished grandfather of 15 and dearest great-grandfather of 16. Fond brother of Rensena (late Bert) Tuinstra, Geraldine (late Robert) Zandstra, and the late Janet (Jack) Koopman. Dear uncle of many...
Michael E. Biscan
November 13, 2012
Michael E. Biscan, Sr., age 71, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Dynis, for 49 years. Loving father of Michael Jr. (Annette), Judith Biscan, Eileen (Steven) Marciano, John (Kimberly) and Katherine (William) Penman. Cherished grandfather of Alexis, Bryan, Robby, Will, Abbie, Matthew, Mackenzie, Johnny, Yessica, Mari, Mario and Anthony. Dearest great-grandfather of Micael, Noey, Julian and Ivelisse. Fond brother of Carolyn...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
